What is the average electricity rate in Prairie Creek, Indiana?

The average residential electricity rate in Prairie Creek is approximately 17.97¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Prairie Creek?

Natural gas customers in Prairie Creek pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Prairie Creek, Indiana?

Electricity in Prairie Creek is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Prairie Creek?

Prairie Creek natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Prairie Creek electricity rates compare to Indiana averages?

Prairie Creek's electricity rate of 17.97¢/kWh is below the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Prairie Creek?

To start electric service in Prairie Creek, contact Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Prairie Creek, Indiana Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Prairie Creek, Indiana

Prairie Creek residents in Indiana receive electric service through Duke Energy Indiana and natural gas distribution from CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren). Indiana's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Prairie Creek households.

Compared to the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh/kWh, Prairie Creek's electricity rate of 17.97¢/kWh is 0.18¢ below the Indiana average. As Indiana has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Prairie Creek

Duke Energy Indiana
AES Indiana (formerly IPL)
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)
NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service)
CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)

Natural Gas Utility in Prairie Creek

CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren)
NIPSCO
Indiana Gas Company

Prairie Creek vs Indiana Energy Rates

Metric	Prairie Creek	Indiana Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	17.97¢	18.15¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$0.87	$0.90	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$128	$129	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$91	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Prairie Creek Residents

As a Indiana city, Prairie Creek residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Indiana LIHEAP
✅ Energizing Indiana
✅ Indiana Weatherization Assistance
✅ Indiana Energy Assistance Program

Energy-Saving Tips for Prairie Creek Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Prairie Creek, Indiana

The average residential electricity rate in Prairie Creek is approximately 17.97¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $128 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Prairie Creek pay an average of $91 per month. The rate is approximately $0.87/therm per therm.
Electricity in Prairie Creek is distributed by Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Prairie Creek natural gas service is provided by CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Prairie Creek's electricity rate of 17.97¢/kWh is below the Indiana state average of 18.15¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Prairie Creek, contact Duke Energy Indiana and AES Indiana (formerly IPL). For gas service, contact CenterPoint Energy Indiana (Vectren) and NIPSCO. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.